September is National Coupon Month
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Who couldn’t use a few coupons to save money these days? I know, I know, clipping them can be a headache, but if they’re good coupons, it can save you quite a bit of money. While 89% of the population reports using coupons at some point or another, you have to wonder how often they do it—and how much they save.
For example, I’m not a fan of “35 cents off when you buy three!” deals. In fact, I wouldn’t consider them deals at all—just really lame sales pitches. In the time it takes you to clip such coupons and use them—and then buy multiple products that you may not even use—you probably could have earned that 35 cents and then some.
But there are great coupon deals out there if you look for them, such as…
Restaurant Deals: Eating out is a lot of fun, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. To save money at your favorite restaurant, visit their website and see if they have a mailing list you can sign up for. Many restaurants offer email coupons—sometimes as often as once a month. We have used a lot of “buy one entrée, get one free” or “free appetizer” coupons from a variety of restaurants, including TGI Fridays, Sweet Tomatoes and Texas Roadhouse.
You can also try running a search for the restaurant you want and the word “coupons.” Many times this will yield some printable discounts as well. Finally, you can use the website Restaurant.com to buy $25 or $35 gift certificates for just $10—ensuring that you and your family have a nice meal out for a fraction of the price.
Regularly Used Product Deals: As with restaurants, you can look up the product you’re after and the word coupon in a search—such as “shampoo coupons,” or more specifically, “Pantene coupon.” You may find just what you’re looking for. Alternatively, try searching for your product and “free sample.”
Local Deals: If you scan your local paper, there are often coupons inside—if not within the actual paper itself, then in the inserts that come with it. From haircuts to groceries to dog grooming, you’ll probably find something that you need—eventually. There are often a lot of deals that don’t require coupons as well, such as weekly or manager specials, month-long discounts, or other various offers.
What is your main coupon source, if you have one? Where do you find the best coupons?
